as in rubbing
to make smooth by friction
painstakingly sanded down the wooden floors of the old house
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Recent Examples of sanding
City of Dallas has only eight snow plows The city of Dallas has only eight snow plows and about 100 sanding trucks for 11,700 lane miles of roads, forcing it to prioritize.
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Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Before those efforts, crews will continue sanding operations around the city to treat roads this week.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, other refinements included sanding and polishing the carbon-fiber composite surface.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
After sanding and wiping down well with a tacky cloth to get rid of grit, use a paint primer to help the paint stick to the wood and prevent additional cracks.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
Increase their longevity by sanding down the biofilm lurking on the surface.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 24 Nov. 2025
However, deteriorating or disturbed lead paint — through sanding or stripping — can create toxic dust that poses serious health hazards, particularly to children.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Even the DeSantis administration might have some qualms about sanding off crosswalk markings within sight of the club where 49 people died in the early morning hours of June 12, 2016.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
The acid can stain or discolor the surface, possibly requiring sanding to remove.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Before those efforts, crews will continue sanding operations around the city to treat roads this week.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, other refinements included sanding and polishing the carbon-fiber composite surface.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
After sanding and wiping down well with a tacky cloth to get rid of grit, use a paint primer to help the paint stick to the wood and prevent additional cracks.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
Increase their longevity by sanding down the biofilm lurking on the surface.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 24 Nov. 2025
However, deteriorating or disturbed lead paint — through sanding or stripping — can create toxic dust that poses serious health hazards, particularly to children.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Even the DeSantis administration might have some qualms about sanding off crosswalk markings within sight of the club where 49 people died in the early morning hours of June 12, 2016.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
The acid can stain or discolor the surface, possibly requiring sanding to remove.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanding
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The nun moved from one child to the next, tucking them back under the covers, rubbing backs,and whispering sweet words of affection.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
15 Feb. 2026
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One of his chief critics was Pele, and Scolari took great delight in rubbing Brazil’s triumph in his face.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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After polishing the piece, rinse it well and wash it with dish soap and water again to ensure all the cream is removed.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
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This gentle, sensitive-skin-friendly exfoliating sugar scrub helps to melt away makeup, excess oil, and buildup, all while buffing and polishing without stripping the skin.—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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Russia currently controls around 20% of Ukrainian land, but over almost four years of grinding war, those territorial gains are thought to have cost Russia over a million casualties.—
Holly Williams,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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This week, the optimism of spring has given way to the grinding reality of the sport, all before teams conducted their first workouts.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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To receive the award, the authority completed governance transparency requirements including ethics training for all board members, properly conducting open and public meetings and filing financial transactions and compensation reports to the state controller in a timely manner.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Single taxpayers with incomes below $100,000, married filing jointly couples earning less than $150,000, and married filing separately couples below $75,000 are exempt from Social Security tax.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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Finally, to ensure the doors are working smoothly, Sibley suggests applying high-quality car wax to the aluminum, buffing off the wax with a microfiber towel, and then finishing with a light coat of WD40 or Silicone spray on the rollers.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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For extra shine, Sokolowski suggests buffing lightly with a dry cloth.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
17 Jan. 2026
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The dynamic Sun steps into your 10th House of Career and Status, sharpening your voice and public presence.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
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Beyond sharpening elite preparation, Dornstauder says, the same tool should help expand access to wheelchair curling for people with disabilities who face mobility challenges or limited ice availability.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Sanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanding. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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